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Marks

Mississippi · 1,551 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Marks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,521. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,551
−12%since 1990
from 1,758 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,209 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+10%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marks
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,521
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,104
+42%since 1990
from $7,840 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.3%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 39.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
33.0% rent
1.8
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(699)
Black59.2%(1,040)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(16)
Diversity Score61.5%(1,081)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(536)
Black64.3%(998)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score57.6%(894)
58
−6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+9%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marks, Mississippi?

Marks, Mississippi has about 1,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marks, Mississippi?

The typical household in Marks, Mississippi earns about $20,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marks, Mississippi expensive?

In Marks, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Marks, Mississippi?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Marks, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marks, Mississippi?

About 30.3% of people in Marks, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marks, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marks, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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